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Differentiating Property

Molecule

Compound

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Definition

A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

A compound is a substance which is formed by two or more different types of elements which are united chemically in a fixed proportion.

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Relatedness

All molecules are not compounds.

All compounds are molecules.

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Example

An example of a molecule is ozone.

An example of a compound is table salt (sodium chloride).

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Structure

Molecules are simply a group of atoms which are bonded by a strong force.

All compounds are actual matter in their complete shape.

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Visibility

Molecule cannot be seen with the naked eye as they are at atomic level.

A compound can be easily seen with the naked eye.

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Stability

A molecule can be very unstable.

A compound is very stable as it has a physical form.